WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump celebrated news on Monday that an alumni group from West Point canceled an award ceremony set to honor Tom Hanks, with the president calling the famous actor “destructive” and “WOKE.” Hanks was scheduled to receive the 2025 Sylvanus Thayer Award on Sept. 25, but the U.S. Military Academy’s alumni association canceled the ceremony last …
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Trump Exults In West Point Group’s Cancellation Of Award To Tom Hanks
Despite Tom Hanks‘ career of supporting veterans and depicting their stories on screen, President Donald Trump has deemed him “destructive” and “woke.” On Truth Social on Monday, Trump praised the decision by West Point‘s alumni association to cancel a planned award ceremony for the actor, who was to be recognized for his “service and accomplishments in the national interest.” Trump …
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Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter triumphed at the MTV Video Music awards, taking home two moonman trophies each in a relatively muted show that once again largely celebrated female pop artists and legacy acts. Gaga, the most nominated artist of the evening with 12 nods, took home the first award at Long Island’s UBS arena, for artist of …
Read More »West Point Alumni Group Cancels Award Honoring Tom Hanks – The New York Times
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It’s that time of year again: The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards are officially here. Hosted by LL Cool J, the awards kicked off at 8 p.m. ET following an MTV pre-show, where several early Moon Person statues were handed out, including the award for Best New Artist for Alex Warren and Best Country, which went to Megan Moroney for …
Read More »Benny Safdie Won First Solo Award, Doesn’t Thank Josh Safdie
Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty Images When you’re winning an honor like a Silver Lion for Best Director at the Venice Film Festival, it’s easy to feel frazzled and forget a name or two in your acceptance speech. But it is hard not to notice when Benny Safdie doesn’t thank his brother, Josh Safdie, with whom he co-directed some of his biggest …
Read More »Tom Hanks award ceremony at West Point abruptly canceled – San Francisco Chronicle
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Read More »The 2025 Venice Film Festival Award Winners
The award winners have been announced for the 82nd annual Venice Film Festival. Jim Jarmusch’s latest. “Father Mother Sister Brother,” won the festival’s top prize. The full list of winners can be read below: COMPETITIONGolden Lion for Best Film“Father Mother Sister Brother” – Jim Jarmusch Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize“The Voice of Hind Rajab” – Kaouther Ben Hania Silver Lion …
Read More »West Point alumni group cancels official award ceremony for Tom Hanks : NPR
Actor and military veterans’ advocate Tom Hanks will not receive an official ceremony as the 2025 winner of the prestigious Sylvanus Thayer award. The prestigious award is given out each year to a civilian by the West Point Association of Graduates. Christopher Polk/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Christopher Polk/Getty Images The alumni group at the U.S. Military Academy at …
Read More »West Point Alumni Group Cancels Planned Award Ceremony For Tom Hanks
West Point‘s alumni association has canceled a planned ceremony later this month to honor Tom Hanks with one of its top awards, as the military service academy has come under increased scrutiny from the Trump administration. The Washington Post reported on an email that went out on Friday from Retired Army Col. Mark Bieger, the president and CEO of the …
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